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Ridgewood's Katherine Rasche shoots a free throw during the Rebels' game against Chicago Christian on Jan. 27 in Norridge.

Hard-working Katherine Rasche breaks team tradition, becomes captain

June 6, 2018 at 12:22 a.m.

Ridgewood senior Katherine Rasche is a team captain and a point guard on the girls basketball team, which makes her a proverbial coach on the floor. Her graduation this spring...

Glenbrook South's Callie Pekosh helped Glenbrook South beat Prospect 52-46 on Feb. 1 in Mount Prospect.

Glenbrook South’s Callie Pekosh strives to help others with diabetes

June 6, 2018 at 12:19 a.m.

Each summer in Des Plaines, the American Diabetes Association sponsors a day camp for children called Camp Confidence. It's designed to help children with diabetes "develop independence and confidence" in...

York's Austin Hoffmann (top) took third in the 145-pound class at the Class 3A Leyden Regional on Saturday to advance to sectionals.

Work ethic carries York’s Austin Hoffmann to wrestling sectionals

June 6, 2018 at 12:40 a.m.

Earlier this season, York wrestling coach Mike DiNovo and his coaching staff asked senior Austin Hoffmann to alter his workout routine outside of practice. They were concerned that the long...

OPRF's Drew Matticks (right) won the 170 weight class at the Class 3A Leyden Regional meet Saturday.

OPRF wrestler Drew Matticks moves closer to individual state berth

June 6, 2018 at 12:40 a.m.

By pinning all three of his opponents at the Class 3A Leyden Regional on Saturday, Oak Park-River Forest senior Drew Matticks took one step closer to becoming an individual downstate...

Prospect sophomore Mandy Withey sings the national anthem before a game against Glenbrook South on Feb. 1 in Mount Prospect.

Prospect rebounding specialist Mandy Withey works to expand her role

June 6, 2018 at 1:06 a.m.

Prospect sophomore Mandy Withey is more than just an exceptional rebounder. She's also happy to oblige if a singer is needed for the national anthem before a game, like she...

Despite losing to OPRF's Anthony Madrigal (back) on Saturday, Leyden freshman Daniel Uribe (front) finished third in the 126-pound class at the Class 3A Leyden Regional to advance to sectionals.

Shane Dziadosz leads five Leyden wrestling sectional qualifiers

June 6, 2018 at 1:29 a.m.

Heading into his first season as Leyden's head wrestling coach, John Kading knew he needed to find a leader and captain for a young Eagles team. One of the wrestlers...

Notre Dame's Josh Barzowski finished first at 160 pounds during the East Suburban Catholic meet on Friday in Mundelein.

Improved confidence helps Notre Dame’s Josh Barzowski win ESCC title

June 6, 2018 at 2:07 a.m.

Notre Dame senior Josh Barzowski can trace the East Suburban Catholic wrestling title he won to a single quality. "Confidence," Barzowski said. "Last year, even though I made it downstate,...

Niles North's Dylan Ramirez is pictured during the Vikings' first game of the football season on Aug. 26, 2016.

Niles North wrestler Dylan Ramirez sets his sights on state medal

June 6, 2018 at 4:25 a.m.

When a Niles North freshman football coach talked Dylan Ramirez into going out for wrestling three years ago, he agreed to give it a try. After losing badly in his...

Kiara Stallworth provides post perspective to Guerin’s backcourt

June 6, 2018 at 4:19 a.m.

Guerin junior Kiara Stallworth entered high school as a 5-foot-6 point guard, but for her first two varsity seasons coach Karl Frixen needed her to play in the post for...

OPRF senior Jason Renteria won the 132 weight class Saturday at the OPRF Varsity Invitational.

Jay Renteria brings confidence, intensity to OPRF wrestling

June 6, 2018 at 5:30 a.m.

Before a wrestling match, Oak Park-River Forest senior Jay Renteria paces like a caged lion waiting for release. When the match is set to begin, he races out to the...

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